Ph.D. in Pharmacology at AIIMS Delhi

If you are looking at Ph.D. in Pharmacology, AIIMS Delhi in Delhi runs it as a 3-year, full-time doctoral course. The intake is 2 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹720.

At its core, the programme covers medicines from lab to patient: pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacognosy, with a lot of lab time.

AIIMS Delhi is a public/government institute, founded in 1952. This page brings together what is on record for this course at AIIMS Delhi — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most Ph.D programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means medicines from lab to patient: pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacognosy, with a lot of lab time. Typical first jobs: pharmacist, drug-safety or regulatory associate, or medical representative.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask AIIMS Delhi for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to Ph.D programmes at AIIMS Delhi as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with AIIMS Delhi before you pay anything.

To be considered for Ph.D. in Pharmacology, you usually need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics. The minimum marks on record at AIIMS Delhi are: X: 0.0, XII: 0.0, Graduation: 55.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state pharmacy entrance exams and CUET. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check AIIMS Delhi's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state pharmacy entrance exams and CUET and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to AIIMS Delhi on its website (aiims.edu) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2022) show a median package of ₹40 lakh at AIIMS Delhi. 305 of 95 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

AIIMS Delhi runs 25 Ph.D specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Ph.D. in Paediatrics
• Ph.D. in Medical Oncology
• Ph.D. in Biochemistry
• Ph.D. in Biotechnology
• Ph.D. in Neurology
• Ph.D. in Psychiatry
• Ph.D. in Nephrology
• Ph.D. in Microbiology
• Ph.D. in Community Medicine
• Ph.D. in Medical Physics
• Ph.D. in Anaesthesia
• Ph.D. in Physiology
• Ph.D. in Endocrinology & Metabolism
• Ph.D. in Hospital Administration
• Ph.D. in Biostatistics
• Ph.D. in Radiotherapy
• Ph.D. in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Ph.D. in Nuclear Medicine
• Ph.D. in Anatomy
• Ph.D. in Cardiology
• Ph.D. in Radio Diagnosis
• Ph.D. in Dental Surgery
• Ph.D. in Forensic Medicine
• Ph.D. in Haematology

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in medicines from lab to patient? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹720 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does AIIMS Delhi compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Delhi?